Thursday, February 14, 2013

Valentine's Day and Single Digits

My sweet snuggle-bugs.

Happy Valentine's Day!  As silly as this holiday is, I do like an excuse for spoiling my three guys with even more love.  Eli has been so excited all week - I'm not sure why exactly - but he keeps shouting out, "Happy Valentine's Day!"  It's been a good one so far.  I had a prenatal appointment early this morning and came home to Jeremy making delicious french toast which we ate with some fresh berries I splurged on (they were actually on sale believe it or not).  It was so tasty.  Then the boys and I went to a birthday party for one of their friends, and I've got a tasty dinner on the menu for tonight (and plans for an early bedtime for the kids!).  Should be great!

Today also marks 9 days until this baby girl's due date!  Single digits!  Of course she very well may not come for another 3 weeks, but I'm just hoping and praying it's this month at least.  I've had March in my head all along so I wouldn't be disappointed, but at the same time I'd love her to come sooner!  I've put off even thinking about things like packing a hospital bag and what not, but after talking to my mother-in-law yesterday about her crazy 1.5 hour labor with her third baby, I figured it wouldn't hurt to get a few things together. :)  

I also decided to get my cervix checked this morning.  I had declined a couple weeks ago, because I figured "what's the diff?", but I was curious, so here it is: I am dilated to a 2, 70% effaced, and at a -1 station.  That means she's movin' down and gettin' ready.  SO...would you like to make a prediction?  I'll give you a virtual high-five if you guess right. :)  I'm due February 23rd and actually feel very confident about that being an accurate due date.  Eli was induced 10 days late (9 lb. 3 oz.), Connor 1 day late (7 lbs. 8 oz.), but there will be no inductions this time unless she goes more than 2-3 weeks over (or there's some kind of emergency of course), but I really hope it doesn't come down to that. 

So - when do you think she's coming?  How long will my labor be? How big will she be?  Please be kind. :)  And have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

9 comments:

Liz Johnson said...

I'm going with 2/24, 8lbs 4oz, 4 hour labor. And I'm guessing it'll be the most fabulous, exhilarating experience of your life! I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!

Joyful Noise said...

I like Liz's comments! Feb 28, 8 lbs 8 oz, 3 hrs labor. Can't wait to snuggle the love bugs!

Rob and Amy Weaver Clan said...

Hmmm. I predict February 28, 8lbs, 5 oz. Good luck!

Kristin said...

I'll say early, just for fun! ;) Feb 22nd, 8lb even, and 19.5 inches long. An awesome 5 hour labor just the way you want it to go! :)

Ken and Marlene Astle Family said...

I am going with Feb 27 so I can be there to watch the boys for you:) and you will have a two hour labor. No need to even think of a longer one, we are keeping it total wishful thinking. I love your positive attitude and cute pictures of the snuggle boys!

Sabrina Gardner said...

I vote for the day your mom comes in town. For size, how about 7 pounds 10 ounces, 19.5 inches, 2.5 hours of labor. Nice and easy, right? :-)

singingrae said...

The 22nd of course! A day early and a lucky day too! :)It was great to talk to you too! Sure miss you my friend and can't wait to see your beautiful baby girl. She will absolutely melt your heart. So glad our first girls are so close together. Good luck!!

Wendy McNiven said...

How exciting! Good luck with everything! Someone needs to guess in March, so you don't get too hopeful! :) So, March 1st, 8 lbs. 14 oz., and a four hour labor. I hope she really comes earlier, but that's my prediction! :)

Becky said...

Exciting!! Hope I'm not too late already... ;)

Feb 25, 8 lbs 2 oz with a 5 1/2 hour labor.

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